How to check clutch wear and launch control usage with VCDS

[FiftyPence]

1. In VCDS select 02-Auto Trans



2. Select Meas Blocks - 08



3. In the group box top left enter 010 then click on Go!
4. In the next group box down enter 030 then click on Go!

You will see something like this:



In the first box along from group 010, you see I have the number 3787. This number is explained further below in a screenshot from VAS-PC.

In the first box along from group 030, you see I have 0. This means launch control has been used 0 times on my vehicle.

In the third box along from group 030, you see I have 674. This is the number of shifts x 100 performed by the gearbox in my vehicle.

Below is a screenshot which explains the transmission wear index number.



This screenshot is from VAS-PC showing the readings.



Many thanks to postdady who originally posted the screenshots from VAS-PC which show the readings which led me to investigate obtaining the same information from VCDS.

Theory
In the screenshot from VAS-PC we see 010/1 quoted which I interpret as group 010 box 1 in VCDS
In the screenshot from VAS-PC we see 030/1 and 030/3 quoted which I interpret as group 030 box 1 & 3 in VCDS. The numbers quoted in VAS-PC tally with the numbers returned in VCDS ergo I am right

[desperado]

Nice work!

Suggest you post to the VAG-COM thread with a link to this one.

[mark25]

Im guessing this will work for r-tronic only?

[FiftyPence]

There would be no harm in trying on a manual with VCDS, just alter 02 - Auto Trans to the manual trans module.

I read somewhere recently the manual also has launch control whereas I thought it was just on the R-Tronic.

[M3R8]

@FiftyPence, according to this reading you need to schedule an appointment for clutch replacement pretty soon now

@mark25, I read on this forum that this sensor/indicator is missing in manual cars. Fifty, can you confirm this fact with ETKA?

[FiftyPence]

Not sure if you are being sarcastic but the reading shows that the clutch in my R8 has plenty of use left in it. Remember, the higher the number the more worn it is. Anything close or over 8000 indicates replacement required. At 3787 I have plenty of use left out of it yet. 7738 in VAS-PC is the reading of postdady's R8. I have used those screenshots to illustrate the same information being obtained in VAS-PC only.

The best method would be for a manual R8 owner with VCDS to check as detailed above. Here is a breakdown of the various genuine Audi software:

ETKA - parts database
ELSAWIN - workshop repair guide ie how to remove and reinstall parts
VAS-PC - Genuine Audi diagnostic system - VCDS is the consumer equivalent.

[mngolfer]

Your bottom screen shot shows clutch wear at 7738. I assume that is why the comment was made. It looks like postdady needs a new clutch.

Where did you go to purchase the ETKA, ELSAWIN and VCDS?

[FiftyPence]

I've clarified in my post above that is postdady's picture not mine.

[desperado]

I've seen inside my clutch area, and there is no sensor on my 2009 6MT. There would be no practical use for one (other than for the purposes shown here), as the car has no way to control the clutch, even on later cars which include the launch control software.

Anyway, there are little openings in the bell housing, about an inch square, through which you can see the edge of the outer clutch disc and visually check for wear.

[RS4Cab]

I checked on my manual, first I found I don't even have that "02-auto trans" box. Did find "clutch" under another section but vag would not link to it